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Saba Karim
Syed Saba Karim
Born: 14 November 1967, Patna, Bihar
Major Teams: Bengal, Bihar, India.
Known As: Saba Karim
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Other: Wicket-Keeper
Test Debut: India v Bangladesh at Dhaka, Only Test, 2000/01
ODI Debut: India v South Africa at Bloemfontein, Standard Bank Series, 1996/97
Latest ODI: India v Bangladesh at Dhaka, Asia Cup, 1999/00
Career Statistics:
TESTS
(including 10/11/2000)
M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 1 1 0 15 15 15.00 32.60 0 0 1 0
O M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling - - - - - - - - - -
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
(including 30/05/2000)
M I NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 34 27 4 362 55 15.73 64.64 0 1 27 3
O M R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ
Bowling - - - - - - - - - -
FIRST-CLASS
(1982/83 - 2000/01)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 120 168 39 7310 234 56.66 22 33 243 55
O M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling 6 1 22 0 - - 0 0 - 3.66
LIST A LIMITED OVERS
(1982/83 - 1999/00)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 124 102 15 2305 123* 26.49 2 14 98 52
O M R W Ave BBI 4w 5w SR Econ
Bowling - - - - - - - - - -
- Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS.
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Profile:
Syed Saba Karim was a surprise choice for the tour of West Indies in
1989 but being the reserve wicketkeeper, never got to play a
single international game. He was forgotten for some time but
came back into the Indian side during the 1996 tour of South
Africa. He made his debut in that series at Bloemfontein and scored
a useful 55, which incidentally remains his best till date. Thereafter he never really got a chance to cement his place in the side, mainly due to the presence of Nayan Mongia. Even after Mongia's dismal 1999 World Cup campaign, Karim could not find a place in the squad as the selectors preferred MSK Prasad and Sameer Dighe. But with the two failing to capitalise on their chances, Karim who is also a useful late order batsman, got his due during the South African tour of India in 2000. Just when he seemed set to consolidate his position in the team, he received an untimely setback when he was injured on his right eye while keeping to Anil Kumble during the Asia Cup at Dhaka. He had
to undergo surgery but after treatment remained hopeful of coming
back into the team.
Karim started his domestic career in 1982-83, representing Bihar in
the Ranji Trophy. A profilic run getter in the domestic arena, he recorded a career best of 234 against Orissa in the 1990-91 Ranji Trophy season. He was a mainstay with the Bihar side till 1994-95
when he switched to Bengal in an effort to catch the selectors attention. This proved to be a worthwhile move since he got a
second chance to represent the country thanks to some good
performances behind the stumps and before them. (Natarajan Sriram)
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